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Saint Mary's Alumnae Association board selects Outstanding Senior

The Alumnae Association Board of Directors presented the Outstanding Senior Award to Malea Schulte, an art major and mathematics minor.

Graduates to serve in under-resourced schools

With senior year at a close, students are combining final celebrations with preparations for upcoming employment, graduate schools and volunteer positions. This year, 95 recent college graduates will venture to more than 35 cities across the nation to take on full-time teaching positions through the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE). 

SMC switches to eco-friendly graduation gowns

In 2010, a commencement speech by marine biologist Sylvia Earle inspired the use of environmentally-friendly graduation caps and gowns. More eco-friendly adjustments will be incorporated into this year’s Saint Mary’s class regalia, executive assistant to the president Susan Dampeer said. 

Notre Dame Career Center reports increased hiring rate across all majors

Graduating seniors of all majors saw an increased hiring rate in multiple sectors, especially in entry-level positions, Hilary Flanagan, director of the Career Center, said.

Saint Mary's Career Crossings Office aids in student job hunt

Director of the Career Crossings Office (CCO) Stacie Jeffirs said according to the Collegiate Employment Research Institute (CERI), hiring of bachelor’s level college graduates is up seven percent this year over the last year.

Coccia, Joyce look back on time in office

When their term in office came to an end April 1, student body president emeritus Alex Coccia and vice president emeritus Nancy Joyce said they only wish they had more time. 

Drum majors reflect on time with band

After three short whistle blasts, six white-gloved hands flash through the air, transforming the organized chaos of a 380-member band practice into a harmonious swell of chromatic scales.

Humanitarian to address Saint Mary’s graduates

Editor’s Note: A version of this article appeared in the March 17 edition of The Observer.

ROTC graduates commissioned as officers

Notre Dame’s three Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs will celebrate the commissioning of their graduates in a special Tri-Military Commissioning Ceremony on Saturday, Captain Mark Williams, assistant professor of aerospace studies and operations flight commander of the Air Force ROTC program, said.

Saint Mary’s names valedictorian

Editor’s Note: A version of this article appeared in the March 17 edition of The Observer.

Notre Dame honors Brown cell biologist with Laetare Medal

Dr. Kenneth Miller, a professor of biology at Brown University, will join the prestigious lineage of Laetare Medal winners at Notre Dame’s 169th Commencement ceremony Sunday. 

Notre Dame seniors react to change in commencement speaker

In a change that pleased many Notre Dame seniors, Rev. Ray Hammond will deliver the 169th Commencement address instead of Lord Christopher Patten, the chancellor of the University of Oxford and chair of the BBC Trust, the University announced in a press release May 1. 

Notre Dame administration honors student leaders

Editor’s Note: A version of this article appeared in the April 10 edition of The Observer.

Architecture student earns valedictorian honor

Fifth-year architecture student Mark Santrach’s first surprise came when he received an invitation to apply to give the valedictory address at Notre Dame’s 169th Commencement.

Administration plans ceremony

The University will hold 19 diploma ceremonies in addition to other special events for campus groups and parents on the weekend of its 169th Commencement, University registrar Chuck Hurley said. 

College recognizes humanitarian, chemist, alumna with awards at commencement

Editor’s Note: A version of this report appeared in the March 6 edition of The Observer.

University names six honorary degree recipients

Notre Dame will honor six leaders in the fields of business, the Church, community outreach, education, engineering and the arts as recipients of honorary degrees from the University at its 169th Commencement ceremony May 18, according to a University press release.

Notre Dame's petition for HHS lawsuit rehearing denied

Notre Dame law professor acquitted of misdemeanor invasion of privacy charge

Notre Dame criminal law professor Stephen Smith was acquitted of a misdemeanor charge of invasion of privacy in St. Joseph Superior Court on Wednesday, according to a report from the South Bend Tribune.

Band restructures Irish Guard